1. family and parenting
2. children

GOLD RUSH GANG
Dec 14: GRG Christmas Dinner
Goodness &
Groceries Ministry
Our Goodness and Groceries
Ministry meets on Wednesday
nights at 6:30 PM. We partner
with Food Depot, Cotton Indian
Elementary, Smith Barnes Elementary, and
Stockbridge Middle School to insure no child
goes hungry on the weekends. If you are looking for a way to serve God by serving others,
please join us in the Fellowship Hall.
Opportunities for Worship, Fellowship, Mission & Ministry
office@spcusa.org
Send any comments or
suggestions to the
Webmaster at
Webmistress@SPCUSA.ORG.
770.474.7777
PRAYER CONCERNS
MEMBERS: Gerrelldine Addy, Monica Baxter & Family, Harold & Bettye Cochran, Mabel Craig, Edna Fisher, Zina Forsyth,
Penny Harrison, Bill Holmes, Allison Johnson, Charles Moseley, Jim & Thelma Newsome, Stephanie Phillips, Doug & Laura
Richardson, James & Jane Rutledge, Kim Seal, Doug Sewell, Johnnie & Hallie Shumate, Carlton Smith, Pat Stanley, Jack &
Mabel White
The Women's Bible Study group meets
on the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and sometimes the
5th Thursday of each month at 10:00
AM. So ladies, mark your calendars for
every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM to join in on
studies, crafting, fellowship and fun. There is
something going on for all.
Visit the church website at: www.spcusa.org
November 16, 2014
STAFF WEB EMAIL ADDRESSES:
Rev. Susan Bennett (Pastor@spcusa.org)
Linda Hodges (Office@spcusa.org)
Ward Gailey (MusicDir@spcusa.org)
Stephanie Dunn (YouthDir@spcusa.org)
THE SESSION COMMITTEES
Building & Grounds BldgandGrnds@spcusa.org
Jason Howard (14), Chair
Stewardship StewardshipComm@spcusa.org
Jim Beisner (14), Chair
Christian Ed CEComm@spcusa.org
Aaron Roberts (16), Chair
Witness WitnessComm@spcusa.org
Sue Scheer (14), Chair
Lee Hart (16), Co-Chair
Fellowship FellowshipComm@spcusa.org
John Dunn (15), Chair
Betty Pickren (16), Co-Chair
Worship WorshipComm@spcusa.org
Arlene Lathrop (15), Chair
Darin Clipper (16), Co-Chair
Member at Large Doug Richardson (15)
ONGOING (Long-term illnesses): Shad Austin, Carol Baggett, Melissa Bailey, Sarah Barr, Judy Belvin, Sherry Black, Beverly
Bowden, Dorothy Bromenshenkel, Cindy Brown, Tillie Bundy, Carmen Butler, Larry Campbell, Roslyn Campbell, Myrtis Carter,
Kenneth Cleveland, Brandy Conner, Teresa Cooper, Barry Davidson, Jemal & Prilinda Davis, David & Joyce Echols, Jason Ellis,
Beanie Essex, Lilly Feathers, Lori Fisher, Eve Gallo, Paula Goddard, Barbara Goss, Tripp Halsted, Carol Harris, Nick Hart, MaryElise Hope, Gaytheia Hopgood, Carrie Holliday, Amy Huber, John Kellerman, Mark Kellogg, Hannah Layfield, Lisa Lohr, Greg
Martin, Kim McCantti, Shane McDonald, Dale McGee, Nikki McGee, John Newman, Sam Osborne, Olivia Quigley, Bill Ratliff,
Ione Lanford Ring, Vicki Rosenblatt, Laurie Sansbury, Darla Scott, Ray Shrader, Shirley Slaughter, Abby Smith, Jack Soucie,
Shelia McAlister South, Keith Sorrells, Sarah Starzer, Donna Sundren, Jennifer Thomas, Richard Thomas, Ed Thompson, Mike
Trafacanti, Diane Trickley, Jack & Bonelle Turner, Fred Unger, LuAnn Worley
FRIENDS & FAMILY: Arlene Bradley, Denroy Browne, Lilly Bunn & Family, Larry Campbell, Roslyn Campbell, Mary Combs,
Wanda Davenport, Coretta Ector, Shannon Eller, Fielden Family, Family of Dianne Foster, David Foulk, Lyn Gailey, Family of
Randy Hardy, Madison Hoffman, Rick Holcombe, Donnie Jue, Louise Larriccia, Jeffrey Lawrence, Jill McGarity, Samuel Miller &
Family, Louise Monk, Sharon Pelt & Children, Stephanie Purl & son, Joan Stanley, Jack Szeto, Jim Ward
MILITARY PERSONNEL: Tyler DeLoach, Lucas Freeman, William L. Reese; Iraq: Doug Caldwell, Joel Forsyth, Jeremy Hopfe;
Afghanistan: Brian Bavano, James Chapman, Chad Duffey, Joyce & David Echols, Mark Freeman, Ricky Fyffe, Gary Lawrence,
Josh Ogle, Zachary Pallock, Ryan Richey, Michael “Cody” Scott, Josh Searcy; El Salvador: Darrious Austin; Huntsville: Jack
Shedd; Hawaii: Brianne & Kyle Gaylor; Washington, D.C.: David Brown
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Johnny Hinton, Evelyn Hughes, Sarah Belle Lee, Georgia Silvey, Carolyn Waits, Anne Watson
Please help us stay current with our prayer requests. Unless otherwise updated, names will be placed on our “Prayer Concerns” list
for four weeks. Updates may be called into the office, indicated on one of the yellow prayer cards & marked “Update” and given to
an usher, or emailed to the church office. Please note that the list is updated at the beginning of each month to reflect the current
and previous month only.
Sanctuary Flowers: The lovely fall flower arrangement is in loving memory of Elsie Askew and Ida Mae Taylor.
The flowers are given by Jane (Askew) & James Rutledge.
SERVING OTHERS
SERMON SCHEDULE
Liturgists:
Beadle Schedule:
Nov 16 Allison Johnson
Nov 23 Aaron Roberts
Nov 30 Greg Lathrop
Dec 7 Sue Scheer
Nov 16 Linda Roberts
Nov 23 Ron Scheer
Nov 30 Allison Johnson
Dec 7 TBD
Children’s Worship:
Nov 16
Nov 23
Nov 30
Dec 7
Nov 23 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Matthew 25:31-46
“Our God of Justice”
Nov 30 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37
“Remembering to Remember”
Stephanie Dunn/Diana Taylor
The Roberts Family
Allie Dunn/Nancy Bryant
Wendy & Megan Wells
Congregational Meeting
Acolytes:
Children’s Sermons:
Nov 16 Breana Huggins
Nov 23 Isabella Newsome
Nov 30 Alex Seal
Dec 7 Cydnee Keller
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Nov 16 Psalm 123
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
“Planning for the Future”
The Congregational Meeting will be today, immediately
following the Worship Service.
Sue Scheer
Tami Pass
Betsy Sierra
Wendy Wells
Good News In Time For Christmas!
Join us today following worship, when the first
edition of Zachary Smith's CD will go on sale.
A reception of punch & cookies will be served,
while we have the opportunity to congratulate Zach.
A portion of the $10.00 cost of each CD will go to
our mission programs.
Thank you Zach for a job well done!
Ushers:
Nov 16 Carrie & Cooper Keller;
Sherry McGee, Booker Hankerson
Nov 23 Monica & Thomas Baxter;
Jim & Peggy Beisner
Nov 30 The Mani Family
5 ON THE 1ST
FAITH
FOR
Joseph’s pantry
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16, 2014
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Sunday School
Choir Rehearsal
Worship Service
Congregational Mtg.
Zach Smith’s CD Debut Reception
Haitian Christian Comm. Min.
OA Meeting
AA Meeting
Early Risers @ B&B
Stated Session Mtg.
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AA Meeting
Witness Comm. Mtg.
Goodness & Groceries
Choir Rehearsal
Women’s Bible Study
AA Meeting
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New Glory Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast
New Glory
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Congregational Meeting
Zachary Smith’s CD Debut Reception
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting
AA Meeting
Early Risers @ B&B
Stated Session Meeting
AA Meeting
Witness Comm. Meeting
Goodness & Groceries
Choir Rehearsal
Women’s Bible Study
AA Meeting
Thanksgiving Break Begins - School’s Out
OA Meeting
AA Meeting
Thanksgiving Day - Office Closed
AA Meeting
Office Closed
Parents’ Day Out
OA Meeting
Thornwell Fuzzy Tree
“Look at me, I’m naked as can be!”
“They put me here to be
the Thornwell Fuzzy Tree!”
“Run to the store, And buy some hats, scarves,
gloves, and more!”
Cover my branches,
don’t let any green show,
Your love for these children,
you’ll want them to know.
Make sure they are warm
Make sure they don’t freeze.
Make sure they don’t get sick or cough or sneeze.
All the fuzzies will be worn with love.
And God will be smiling from up above.
Bring items, outer garments, P.J., toiletries by
Monday, December 8th. The tree is located in the
Narthex.
OTHER EVENTS
Parents’ Day Out
Two dates have been scheduled for a Parents’ Day Out.
The dates are November 29th & December 20th from 1-4:00
PM. Childcare is being provided on these two days for parents to do their Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, or other
Christmas season activities. A sign up sheet is in the Narthex or contact Stephanie Phillips at 678-788-3965.
Live Nativity
Once again, we are planning to celebrate the birth of
Jesus through a "Live Nativity", and we need help
from each of you. There is something for every one to
do.
A sign up sheet will be in the narthex the first Sunday
in November so the different coordinators can get in
touch with you. I know Christmas is one of the busiest
seasons for every one, but I guarantee the love of Jesus Christ will be felt at this event, and want all of you to
experience it.
Characters: Angels and Shepherds, all ages, all sizes
to participate in the event.
Artists: Designing posters for the local merchants
advertising the event.
Refreshment donations: Cookies, candies, muffins
and beverage ingredients
Fellowship Hall: Help decorate.
Greeters: Adults to welcome and escort visitors during
their visit.
Costumes: Adults to help with dressing Characters in
costumes and packing away costumes when done.
Refreshment and kitchen helpers:
Clean up helpers for the fellowship hall and the outside
stage area after the event .
Make your calendars: Saturday, December 13th,
5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Children’s Christmas Party
Please join us Sunday, Dec 7th, in the Fellowship Hall, immediately following Worship for a great time of FOOD, FUN,
ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, AND MORE.
(Children may bring items for Joseph’s Pantry instead of
gifts.)